Commercial Landlord Duties
Commercial property carries a duty of care that is different from the defined duties of residential landlords. The following may help you avoid pitfalls while
Divorce Jurisdiction and Venue
Divorce is a difficult process with many challenges, and when a divorce crosses state lines, procedural headaches can arise. The first decision is which state
Tax Implications of Alimony
Alimony Tax Implications Alimony, “spousal support” or “separate maintenance payments”, could have significant tax implications whether paid or received. Generally, the payer may deduct spousal
Dividing Retirement and Pension
Dividing retirement and pension at the time of divorce can be a complex issue. The family court may allow the person with the pension to
The Hague Convention: What is ‘settled’ is settled (at least for now)
“The Hague Convention” means that What is “settled” is settled, at least for now. In a June 2016 ruling, the Fourth Circuit upheld a district
Parental Alienation
Based on my experiences in life and as a lawyer, I find most people, including family court judges, do not take kindly to a parent’s
Stoney v. Stoney: Intervention, Alimony, Equitable Distribution
In Stoney v. Stoney, Op. No. 5431 (S.C. Ct. App. filed July 27, 2016) (Shearouse Adv. Sh. 30 at 40), Mr. Stoney’s brother intervened as
5 Ways to Avoid a Family Law Attorney
Thanksgiving is upon us, and I would be remiss not to acknowledge this truly American holiday and all it brings to dining room tables across
Retirement Counts: Retirement Accounts and Divorce
Work hard, play hard. I often wonder if the play hard part comes easier later in life, maybe in the retirement phase. In any event,
Two Visitation Schedules Used for Custody
In South Carolina family law, family courts often look to two standard visitation schedules. Moreover, their accompanying guidelines as a guiding star for parents and
